An estimated 4.8 million Texans live in neighborhoods with homeowners associations (HOAs). That means that nearly 20% of all Texans' property rights may be affected by rules set by entities that have been largely unregulated ... until now.Last session, the Texas Legislature passed several bills designed to better balance the interests of property owners and HOAs. These laws change how homeowners associations are governed, what HORs can and cannot do regarding penalties and foreclosures, and provide more rights to … [Read more...]